Annual Club Conference Call
2014 League of American Bicyclists Insurance Program Marla Peters, Sr. Vice President Rene Waterson, Vice President American Specialty Insurance & Risk Services
Who Can Join?
Any non-profit, membership-based entity who is a current member of the League of American Bicyclists and whose primary purpose is to promote or organize bicycling activities.
The entity does not need to be incorporated or have tax-exempt status.
Entities who are primarily engaged in mountainbiking activities are not eligible.
Should we enroll as a Bicycle Club or an Advocacy Organization?
Bicycle Clubs and Advocacy Organizations receive the same insurance coverage but pay for it differently.
Advocacy Organizations pay a flat premium to join the program that is not impacted by their membership size. •
Advocacy Organizations have 12 or fewer “club rides” annually with average of 50 or fewer riders. If more, must enroll as Bicycle Club.
Bicycle Clubs pay a membership-based premium to join the program (subject to a minimum premium).
All other premiums that apply are calculated the same for Bicycle Clubs and Advocacy Organizations. •
e.g., special event rates are the same for both
League Insurance Program Summary
Base Program: • General Liability • Participant Accident
Optional Coverages (purchased separately): • Excess Liability Limits • Directors and Officers Liability • Nonowned/Hired Auto Liability
Coverage not available: • Workers Compensation • Property • Owned automobile
General Liability (GL)
What is it? • Provides protection from liability claims of bodily injury, property damage, and personal injury
Claims examples •
Bodily Injury:
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Property Damage Liability:
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Cyclist struck person walking on trail Cyclist fell due to road conditions Cyclist struck by a vehicle
Cyclist struck and damaged a vehicle
Sports Equipment Liability:
Bicycle stolen from club’s bicycle corral
General Liability (GL) – Who does it cover?
For all covered activities: • League Bicycle Clubs and AO’s that have enrolled and paid the appropriate premium (“insured clubs”) • Members and volunteers of insured clubs
• Directors, officers, and employees of insured clubs
For covered rides only • First time invited guests
General Liability (GL)
For what activities are they covered? • Club Rides: Recreational bicycle rides conducted and supervised by an insured club for which no fee is charged
For AO’s, only if you indicate you conduct such rides and have fewer than the maximum allowable number of such rides
• Special Events: Recreational bicycle rides conducted and supervised by an insured club for which a participation fee is charged
Special Events must be reported prior to event and appropriate premium paid following event
• Bicycle-related activities such as: Club meetings, fundraisers, time trials, bike education courses (if insured club indicates it organizes education courses), trail maintenance, promoting SRTS programs, and bike refurbishment (if refurbishment optional coverage purchased)
General Liability (GL)
Limits: • $1,000,000 each occurrence
Additional $1,000,000 limit available
• $3,000,000 General Aggregate (for each insured club/Special Event)
• Defense costs in addition to limit • $5,000 sports equipment liability ($500 per claim deductible)
General Liability (GL)
Important Items to Know/Consider: • Waivers are an important method to protect your club • Coverage does not apply to racing, commercial bike or repair shops; for-profit tours; organizing or supervising a walking/biking school bus; and certain alcohol-related losses
Participant Accident (PA)
What is it? • Excess medical coverage for accidental injuries • Accidental death and dismemberment benefit
Claim information • Injuries range from wrist injuries to neck fractures • Around 90% of claimants, on average, have other insurance • Number and cost of claims is increasing each year
More people riding more often Greater awareness of League benefits Medical inflation Trend toward large deductibles in health insurance plans shifts more costs to League policy
Participant Accident (PA) – Who does it cover and when?
Members of insured clubs and first-time invited guests during “club rides” and time trials conducted and supervised by an insured club • For AO’s, only if you indicate you conduct such rides and have fewer than the maximum allowable number of such rides
Registered participants and volunteers during Special Events
All attendees of bicycle education courses organized by an insured club that, upon enrollment, indicates it organizes bicycle education courses that include an on-bicycle component
Participant Accident (PA)
Accident Medical Limit: • $10,000 per person per accident
• Excess of $500 “disappearing” deductible • Excess of other valid and collectible insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefit • $5,000 per person per accident
Purchasing GL and PA Coverage
Purchase on-line (www.amerspec.com/lab) •
Register Special Events on-line and request special event certificates on-line
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If unable to enroll online, call American Specialty to enroll over the phone
Premium for coverage other than Special Event coverage paid for at time of enrollment
Special Event premium based on number of participants and paid after event (Note: Bicycle Clubs should not include existing members in participation figures)
Coverage begins at time of payment (Feb. 1, 2014 or after) and ends Feb. 1, 2015 • Discounts apply after Aug. 2014 but full minimum premium applies
2014 Program Cost
Bicycle Clubs • Club Activities (per member)
0 to 1,000: $2.67 1,001 to 2,000: $2.32 Over 2,000: $1.97 Minimum Premium: $129.00 per club
Advocacy Organizations • No “club rides”:
No PA coverage applicable
• Conduct “club rides”:
$75.00 $140.00
Maximum of 12 or fewer or must enroll as Bicycle Club
2014 Program Cost Cont’d
If rent, lease, or own year-round office:
If organize bicycle education courses
$55.00
(flat premium, regardless of number)
• Use ONLY LCI’s as instructors
Classroom only: Classroom and On-Bike Instruction:
$ 33.00 $126.00
• May use non-LCI’s as instructors
Classroom only: Classroom and On-Bike Instruction:
Bicycle Refurbishment (optional):
$ 44.00 $168.00
$66.00
2014 Program Cost Cont’d
Special Event (per participant) • • • •
0 to 1,000: $2.84 1,001 to 2,000: $2.24 Over 2,000: $1.61 Minimum Premiums: $140.00 per special event
Note: Bicycle Clubs do not count members when reporting special event participation (AOs do)
Optional PA (per non-member participant) - For non-members in non-special event rides • • • •
0 to 1,000: $1.57 1,001 to 2,000: $1.22 Over 2,000: $0.87 Minimum Premiums: $65.00 per special event
Non-Owned/Hired Auto Liability
What is it? • Coverage for liability arising out of non-owned or hired autos your club uses during the course of your covered activities (note: does not apply to vehicles owned by the club)
Who does it cover and when? • Insured Club • Anyone using, with the club’s permission, an auto the club hires or borrows except the owner of the auto or anyone else from whom you hire or borrow the auto
Limits: $1,000,000
Requirements: Separate application; verification of club driving policies
Premium: Subject to underwriting (likely $250)
Directors & Officers Liability
What is it? • Coverage for wrongful acts (discrimination, wrongful termination, mismanagement of funds, negligence in decision-making)
Who does it cover? • Insured Club • Board of Directors • Volunteers
Limits: $1,000,000 or $2,000,000 options
Retention: $500 for D&O; $1,000 for Employment Practices
Purchasing D&O Coverage
Available on-line at www.amerspec.com/lab
Coverage begins the day following purchase through 2/1/2015
Premium is pro-rated for policies purchased after 2/1/2014
Premium: • $550 for $1,000,000 limit (plus $25 fee) • $850 for $2,000,000 limit (plus $25 fee)
LCI and Seminar Coaches Coverage
General Liability coverage applies during Smart Cycling seminars and classes conducted in accordance with League procedures
Coverage applies automatically
Proof of insurance can be requested from American Specialty
Contact Information Kris Whitted 260-673-1248 (direct) 800-245-2744 (toll-free)
[email protected] Marla Peters 260-673-1142 (direct) 800-245-2744 (toll-free)
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